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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,411.32, 327,631.74 and 146,765.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,411.32, 327,631.74 and 146,765.04 is: 202,538.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,411.32 : 327,631.74 = 146,765.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,411.32/327,631.74 = 146,765.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,411.32x = 327,631.74 × 146,765.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,411.32x = 48,084,885,426.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,084,885,426.37/237,411.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,538.30

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